The Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology Graduate Program at the University of Virginia seeks to provide outstanding training in research leading to the development of graduate students as independent investigators in a vibrant and rapidly evolving field. We offer a comprehensive experience emphasizing original research, interdisciplinary lecture courses, and advanced topical colloquia culminating in a PhD degree.
As part of our program, graduate students have the opportunity to explore fundamental questions in many areas including molecular mechanisms of cell function; regulation of growth, differentiation and reproduction; cell interactions in migration; embryonic patterning in development; and morphogenesis of cells, tissues and organs. In many cases these areas serve as bases for more targeted interests in cell – pathogen interactions; functional disregulation in cancer, atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases; and biotechnology.
Faculty associated with the MCDB Program come from eight departments spanning the Schools of Medicine, Graduate Arts and Sciences, and Engineering and Applied Sciences. We have an exceptional level of interaction and collaboration not only within our program but also with colleagues affiliated with the other six BIMS Programs.
Our training areas include:
• Cell Migration, Adhesion, and Morphogenesis
• Cell Signaling and Proteomics
• Intracellular Transport, Trafficking and Polarity
• Gene Expression, Cell growth and Differentiation
• Neurogenesis and Cellular Neurobiology
• Reproductive Biology
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are no longer being accepted for Fall 2008.